The Canadian government is facing pressure to call a public inquiry into foreign interference following the resignation of special rapporteur David Johnston. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated that the government is open to the idea but wants opposition parties to suggest names for the inquiry's leader and terms of reference. He emphasized that the government will not compromise national security by sharing classified information.
Meanwhile, Defense Minister Anita Anand discussed the Canadian military's role in fighting wildfires and their deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. She acknowledged the military's recruiting and retention crisis but stated that the government is working to address these issues.
Anand also commented on a recent incident involving a Chinese Navy ship and a Canadian and U.S. ship in the Taiwan Strait, characterizing it as "unsafe and unprofessional." She emphasized Canada's commitment to upholding international law and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Additionally, Anand touched on the topic of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), stating that Canada and the U.S. are cooperating to address increased aerial activity.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Ukraine, announcing new military support and addressing the Ukrainian Parliament. Canada will provide $500 million in aid, train Ukrainian fighter pilots, and help maintain leopard 2 tanks in Poland.
1. David Johnston, a foreign interference investigator, quit his role citing a highly partisan environment around his work.
2. The Prime Minister tasked Intergovernmental Affairs Minister, Dominic LeBlanc, to figure out what comes next.
3. Firefighters from around the world are mobilizing to fight the ongoing wildfires in Canada.
4. The Canadian military has been deployed to fight the wildfires, which has put additional strain on the military.
5. The Canadian Armed Forces are ready to deploy in Nova Scotia to fight the fires.
6. The Canadian Armed Forces have deployed across the country to fight the fires, with about 150 forces members in Alberta and 450 in Quebec.
7. The Canadian Armed Forces are facing a recruiting crisis and a retention crisis, with not enough personnel.
8. The Canadian Armed Forces are also dealing with the aftermath of the foreign interference investigation, with David Johnston deciding to leave due to the toxic climate around his role.
9. The government is now saying they're ready to sit down with the opposition parties to discuss who should lead a potential public inquiry.
10. The government has said that a public inquiry is not off the table, and they're prepared to consider all options.
11. The Prime Minister has directed the security agencies to share information with a small group of ministers.
12. The Canadian Armed Forces are also dealing with legislative options to strengthen their measures.
13. Canada is facing its worst wildfire season on record, with almost 2400 fires and more than 400 still active.
14. The Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed across the country to fight the fires.
15. The Canadian Armed Forces are also dealing with the aftermath of the foreign interference investigation.
16. The Canadian Armed Forces are facing a recruiting crisis and a retention crisis, with not enough personnel.
17. The Canadian Armed Forces are also dealing with the aftermath of the foreign interference investigation, with David Johnston deciding to leave due to the toxic climate around his role.
18. The government is now saying they're ready to sit down with the opposition parties to discuss who should lead a potential public inquiry.
19. The government has said that a public inquiry is not off the table, and they're prepared to consider all options.
20. The Prime Minister has directed the security agencies to share information with a small group of ministers.
21. The Canadian Armed Forces are also dealing with legislative options to strengthen their measures.
22. Canada is facing its worst wildfire season on record, with almost 2400 fires and more than 400 still active.
23. The Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed across the country to fight the fires.
24. The Canadian Armed Forces are also dealing with the aftermath of the foreign interference investigation.
25. The Canadian Armed Forces are facing a recruiting crisis and a retention crisis, with not enough personnel.
26. The Canadian Armed Forces are also dealing with the aftermath of the foreign interference investigation, with David Johnston deciding to leave due to the toxic climate around his role.
27. The government is now saying they're ready to sit down with the opposition parties to discuss who should lead a potential public inquiry.
28. The government has said that a public inquiry is not off the table, and they're prepared to consider all options.
29. The Prime Minister has directed the security agencies to share information with a small group of ministers.
30. The Canadian Armed Forces are also dealing with legislative options to strengthen their measures.